Explore the Family Name Howerter
The meaning of Howerter
Americanized form of German Hochwärter: nickname or status name for a distinguished person, from Middle High German hōchvart ‘distinction, high spirit’. The surname Hochwärter is very rare in Germany, found only in Rhineland-Palatinate. Compare Hovarter, Hovater, and Hovatter.
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How common is the last name Howerter in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Howerter saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 47,485th most common surname, but by 2010, it dropped to the 51,396th spot, marking an 8.24% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 3.57%, from 420 in 2000 to 405 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Howerter surname per 100,000 individuals fell by 12.5%, standing at 0.16 in 2000 and reducing to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #51,396 | -8.24% |
| Count | 420 | 405 | -3.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Howerter
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insightful data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Howerter. In the span between 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals identifying with this surname were White, although the percentage slightly dropped by 1.51% from 94.76% to 93.33%. During the same period, the percentage of those who identified as Hispanic showed a substantial increase of 106.99%, moving from 1.43% to 2.96%. The category "Two or more races" also saw a growth of 18.56%, from 1.67% in 2000 to 1.98% in 2010. No data was reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.76% | 93.33% | -1.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 2.96% | 106.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 1.98% | 18.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |